Flow RateCubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second

Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second

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Snapshot

1 Cubic Foot per Minute equals 0.471947 Liters per Second.

Reference basis: This conversion uses a fixed factor based on time-normalized rate definitions.
Example: For 0.1 Cubic Feet per Minute, the result equals 0.047195 Liters per Second.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

0.471947 Liters per Second (L/s)

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Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: flow-rate
Source unit: cubic_feet_per_minute
Target unit: liters_per_second

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "flow-rate",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "cubic_feet_per_minute",
  "to": "liters_per_second"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "flow-rate",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "cubic_feet_per_minute",
    "to": "liters_per_second",
    "result": {
      "raw": 0.47194744320000004,
      "display": "0.471947"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/flow-rate/cubic-feet-per-minute-to-liters-per-second/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Multiply by 0.47194744320000004 because 1 cfm = 0.47194744320000004 L/s and 1 L/s = 1 L/s.

Method & Reference

Method basis: exact conversion formula shown in Snapshot.
Applied factor: 1 Cubic Foot per Minute = 0.471947 Liters per Second.
Consistency rule: calculator output and table values use the same constants and rounding policy.

Common Conversion Values

Cubic Feet per Minute (cfm)	Liters per Second (L/s)
0.1	0.047195
1/2	0.235974
1	0.471947
5	2.36
10	4.719
25	11.799
50	23.597
100	47.195
1000	471.947

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cubic foot per minute in liters per second?

1 Cubic Foot per Minute equals 0.471947 Liters per Second on this page.

What fixed factor powers this Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second page?

The factor is derived by normalizing both units through liters per second, then applying the exact cubic-foot definition together with the route's matching time-base scaling.

When would I convert cubic feet per minute to liters per second?

This route is useful when translating between SI flow units and gallon- or cubic-foot-based reporting for pumps, piping, ventilation, and plant documentation.

How do I reverse Cubic Feet per Minute to Liters per Second?

Use the mirror Liters per Second to Cubic Feet per Minute route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same flow-rate assumptions.